Which model of Quiet Vac did you get?  After looking at their web site I 
noticed there were several "quiet vacs"  canister and upright.
Sharon

Kim Steffgen wrote:

> Hi, Sharon,
>
> Vacuum cleaners is a subject very dear to me.  : )
>
> When my little Eureka finally conked out after more than 15 years 
> (actually it still works; just falling apart) I began an extensive 
> hunt and consumer research project for the perfect cannister vacuum 
> that didn't cost a fortune. I personally cannot stand uprights (way 
> too cumbersome) and could only find incredibly expensive cannisters. 
> This little quest lasted nearly a year until...I came upon the Samsung 
> Quiet Vac!  It's wonderful. It has suction control on both the wand 
> and the case. The filtration is as good as HEPA, the  hose swivels, 
> the feet are on ball casters so it glides smoothly, and it really is 
> relatively quiet. There are a few annoying features like, the suction 
> control tends to slide open, on both ends, so I have to check it 
> constantly, and the plastic seems a tad thin so I'm always worried 
> about it breaking. But so far nothing untoward has happened. The best 
> part is, is cost me only about $100!  Then, even more good news. The 
> store where I bought the vacuum originally no longer carries my 
> model.and I couldn't find the bags anywhere locally. But, after 
> examining the last bag I had, I realized that any cannister bag, like 
> the Eureka bags, might fit just fine. They do, and they are so much 
> less expensive.
>
> So, that's my recommendation.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Kim Steffgen
> Freelance Writer
>
> Sharon Robinson wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone.  I'm in the process of purchasing a new vacuum for our park
>> and was wondering if anyone could share exceptionally good or bad
>> experiences with vacuums.  We have a small number of textiles, but we
>> would like to keep them-so I'm looking at the suction control variety.
>> However, because we do have a small number of textiles, I don't
>> necessarily want to break the bank.  Ideally, I would like to 
>> purchase two
>> vacuums-one strictly for the textiles and another for floors, stairs, 
>> etc.
>> which are all located in log structures.  I've looked at Miele, Nilfisk,
>> and a few other particulate vacs.  I've used the Nilfisk GM 80 
>> extensively
>> at another site and was wondering how other vacs stacked up, since 
>> that is
>> what I know.  We actually had a bit of trouble with the power cord
>> becoming loose on the Nilfisk-and as a result it not really working too
>> well by the end of the day.  Thanks for all your help.
>>
>> Sharon Robinson
>> Kings Mtn. State Park
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